California § 1139 - Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot wh
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§ 1139. Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot wh
(a) Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot when requested by the master of such vessel. (b) The board may suspend or revoke the commission or license of a pilot for refusal to exhibit such commission or license upon the proper request, and it may impose a liability of fifty dollars ($50) on the bond of such pilot.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1139 cover?
Section 1139 ("Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot wh") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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